Derek di Grazia Designs Burghley's Tough Course | Glasgow News

Derek di Grazia, the legendary designer behind the Tokyo Olympics course, returns for his fifth year crafting the Defender Burghley Horse Trials cross-country track—known as one of the world’s toughest events. With the 2026 Trials set for September, he’s meticulously balancing extreme challenge with unwavering safety, ensuring every fence and jump respects both horse and rider. Drawing on decades of experience, Di Grazia treats course design like a giant puzzle, weaving technical complexity into the natural terrain while honoring eventing’s enduring spirit. Despite evolving safety standards and advanced technical demands, the heart of the sport remains unchanged—and he can’t wait to see athletes conquer his latest masterpiece. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8789871cce3d5a9